If you are reading this blog, chances are that you thinking about removing someone from your estate. It is a tough choice. But, if you...

One of the most common questions our Houston Probate Lawyers get from people who just inherited assets is whether or not they owe taxes...

For the Scripps family, who were heirs to a media fortune, they simply spent their millions. According to an article on CNBC.com, “The...

Estate planning is a need, but too often it gets moved down to the list for tomorrow. There are many reasons people put off estate...

One would think that big stars like Prince would have a team of high-powered advisors, compared to the average Joe and Jane. But that...

Many parents face this issue, says NJ 101.5 in its recent post, “When you don’t trust a child with money.” There are some children,...

The answer to that question has always been an unequivocal “yes”—especially when there’s a spouse, children or stepchildren. However,...

The estate planning laws in many states are pretty straightforward for those who want to donate all or part of their estate to charity....

Two times in the past four years, the attorney for the late publisher Richard Mellon Scaife unduly influenced the billionaire to change...

Are you an inventor, an author, artist or the owner of a closely held business? If so, you may have already taken action to secure your...

A majority of Americans (about 66%) don’t have a written will, and for most, it’s something they’ve postponed until later. It’s natural...

The estate tax impacts just a small number of Americans, but those who are affected have a heavy burden. At the tax rate of 40%, estate...

Retirement is often called the “decumulation” phase, when retirees are steadily spending down their assets. However, many retirees are...

Congratulations! After putting it off for as long as humanly possible, you’ve finally completed and implemented your estate plan. Check...

The widow of former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson of Tennessee has asked a probate judge to dismiss a claim filed against his estate by his...

If you maxed out your work 401(k) by taking advantage of matching funds and rolled this to an IRA when you retired, you might not need...

Young couples going into their first marriage with little or no assets don’t usually have much to lose by combining their assets as they...

A probate judge in Minnesota who is in charge of the proceedings concerning Prince’s estate has whittled down the large group of...

One couple who wanted to live in a community for people 55 and older in an area they had always admired used a reverse mortgage to...

As you get older, you, your older relatives or both may need to address questions about how to leave assets to others when you pass away....